The No. 10-ranked Georgia Gwinnett College men's soccer team scored six goals in collecting its sixth win of the season, defeating Faulkner University (Alabama) 6-2 Saturday evening at the Grizzly Soccer Complex.

The Grizzlies (6-0-1) found the back of the net on three of their first four shots in racing out to a 3-0 lead 12 minutes into the match. Senior Karim Tmimi netted a pair of early goals, coming in the sixth and 12th minutes. The forward has scored six goals this season.

Also, scoring his sixth goal in 2022 was junior Emanuele Sordi, who drilled a shot into the net during the ninth minute to give GGC a 2-0 lead.

Senior Thomas Herwig provided an assist on the team's first goal and junior Diego Milessi had a pair of assists during GGC's strong first-half performance.

Junior Odin Solheim gave the hosts a 4-1 lead in the 39th minute with his third tally of the season. Senior Gianmaria Fiore successfully converted a penalty kick during the 41st minute as the Grizzlies scored five goals in the first half.

Sophomore Jason Strambu capped the team's scoring in the 64th minute against Faulkner (3-3-0) after receiving a crossing pass from Sordi.

GGC's six goals match the most for the team in a contest this season when it scored six in a shutout victory against Point University (Georgia) on September 3.

The hosts outshot the Eagles by a 23-7 margin, with 12 shots being on goal in the match.

The Grizzlies are 4-0-1 during their six-match home stand.


  "Scoring goals and offense is our strength this year. You might have to go back to our first season (2012) to find a time when we scored like this. It was another great start. We still have things to work on, but it's a good day when you see the quality chances that we generate on offense," said Head Coach Steve DeCou.
                The No. 10-ranked Grizzlies found the back of the net on three of their first four shots to jump out to a 3-0 lead 12 minutes into the contest. Senior Karim Tmimi scored a pair of goals during that offensive streak. Senior Thomas Herwig provided an assist on the first goal and junior Diego Milessi had two assists as GGC scored five goals in the first half.
  6' – Karim Tmimi, GGC (Thomas Herwig)
9' – Emanuele Sordi, GGC (Diego Milessi, Karim Tmimi)
12' – Karim Tmimi, GGC (Diego Milessi)
13' – Antoine Marques, FAULKNER (unassisted)
39' – Odin Solheim, GGC (unassisted)
41' – Gianmaria Fiore, GGC (Penalty kick)
64' – Jason Strambu, GGC (Emanuele Sordi)
71' – Collin Salle, FAULKNER (Thomas Buijs)
 

• The Grizzlies registered 23 shots in the match, highlighted by 12 shots during the second half
• Senior Karim Tmimi and junior Emanuele Sordi each have scored six goals on the season
• The team attempted nine corner kicks during the 90 minutes of action
• GGC's six goals tie for the most in a match this season

• GGC improves to 6-0-1 on the season, while Faulkner drops to 3-3-0 in 2022
• Georgia Gwinnett College was ranked No. 10 in the latest weekly NAIA Top 25 poll
• The Grizzlies have won all three meetings in the series with the Eagles
• GGC is 4-0-1 during its six-match home stand

Georgia Gwinnett College is scheduled to host No. 2 University of Mobile (Alabama) on Wednesday, September 21, from the Grizzly Soccer Complex, starting at 5:30 p.m.